How To Identify Root Problems In Marijuana Plants

Strong roots mean a healthy, thriving marijuana plant. Depending on the strain it may be more likely to have root problems than the others.

Taking very good care of the roots will result in a happy plant, which is exactly what you want. Read this article and learn how to identify and prevent root problems with your marijuana plants.

How do root problems occur

There are several causes for root problems, including temperature, pot sizes and soil. Here the reasons this happens:

1. Putting a little plant in a large pot – As a seedling, being in a large pot will usually make it hard for the plants roots to receive the right amount of oxygen. You have to be sure never to overwater your plant until it begins to grow up and start filling the pot. Start off slow, watering it a little in a circle around the seedling, until it is growing more rapidly.
2. Having a large plant in a small pot – If the roots end up beyond the size of the container your plant is now what we call “root-bound”. When this happens it and will start showing evidence that it has root problems. You will have to move your plant to a bigger pot to avoid suffocating the roots.
3. Cold Temperatures – Roots will not thrive if they are cold. The cooler temperature surprises them causing the roots to wither.
4. Hot Temperatures – Marijuana roots will definitely have problems at high temperatures.
5. Hydroponic Systems – A lack of oxygen creates root problems since it will be too hot or it isn’t airing out properly.
6. Overwatering – With plants that are grown in pots, excessive watering will lead to root problems.
7. Lacking a Hole for Draining Water – the water has to be able to get out or else the roots will literally be overly submerged.
8. The Soil Is Muddy And Thick – When the soil is dull and soggy instead of soft, could be because the soil is lacking the oxygen required to fully support the roots.

Hydrogen peroxide to fix root problems

If for any reason you hear that hydrogen peroxide is good for root problems, immediately dismiss this advice. This only help for a short period of time. No matter what type of H2O2 you use, it will no longer be present once a 24-hour period has passed.

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When H2O2 is added to water, it will literally destroy the bacteria present in the water regardless of good or bad. However, this lacks the ability to kill off all bacteria, which means it is possible that a few of the bad bacteria will be around reproducing. At the end of the day, hydrogen peroxide in no way takes care of the core problem, which is the reason root problems exist. This will also be the cause of death for the good bacteria in the water or soil. There is a possibility it will make everything even worse off than before.

Marijuana plant symptoms

Edges are burnt
Leaves are yellowing
Leave are red or pink
Brown spots
Leave are falling off
Leaves are curled and sagging
Roots are smelly and brown

Your plants leaves may never thrive again until you deal with your root problems. When helping your plant recover, make sure you are aware if the issue is no longer expanding and watch to see that the newer leaves come in very strong and lush.

Remember that plants with strong genetics have less change of getting sick and are less vulnerable for diseases. So make sure to buy marijuana seeds from a trusted seed bank.

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Robert

The founder of I Love Growing Marijuana, Robert Bergman, is a marijuana growing expert that enjoys sharing his knowledge with the world. He combines years of experience, ranging from small-scale grows to massive operations, with a passion for growing. His articles include tutorials on growing... [read more]